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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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